Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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